Description
Indulgent chocolate-hazelnut panini brings Italian sandwich magic to sweet breakfast dreams. Crisp golden bread hugs rich nutella filling, inviting dessert lovers to savor each warm, delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices crusty bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or brioche)
- 4 tablespoons (59 ml) chocolate-hazelnut spread (Nutella)
- 1 banana, thinly sliced
Spread and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- Powdered sugar
Serving Accompaniment:
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Generously spread the chocolate-hazelnut mixture across one surface of each bread slice, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Layer thin banana medallions atop the spread, creating a delicate fruit foundation for the sandwich.
- Carefully position the second bread slice over the banana layer, forming a complete sandwich structure.
- Delicately brush the exterior of each bread surface with a light coating of butter, promoting a crisp and golden exterior during cooking.
- Activate a panini press or nonstick skillet, setting the temperature to medium heat for optimal cooking conditions.
- Gently place the assembled sandwich onto the heated surface, allowing it to transform into a crispy, golden delicacy.
- For panini press: cook approximately 3-4 minutes until bread achieves a rich, caramelized tone and filling becomes luxuriously melted.
- Alternative stovetop method: cook 2-3 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure with a spatula to ensure uniform browning.
- Transfer the finished panini to a serving plate, slicing diagonally to reveal the molten interior.
- Enhance presentation by dusting with a delicate veil of powdered sugar and accompanying with fresh berries or a cloud of whipped cream.
Notes
- Customize the chocolate-hazelnut spread by mixing in a pinch of cinnamon or sea salt for an elevated flavor profile.
- Choose bread with a sturdy texture like sourdough or brioche to prevent soggy results and ensure a crispy exterior.
- Slice bananas thinly and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture from making the sandwich soggy during grilling.
- For a healthier version, swap regular bread with whole grain or gluten-free alternatives and use a light spread of coconut oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 76 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg